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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 367.36 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 367.36 and 236.88 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 367.36 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/367.36 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 367.36 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 87,020.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,020.24/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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